Ukrainian journalists

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Reporting from a war zone is always challenging and accurate information can be hard to establish, but it’s estimated that thousands have been killed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Among them are journalists – more than 20 - from different parts of the world. In this edition, we hear from those who are trying to tell the story of this war as it happens in the place they call home. We bring together three Ukrainian journalists: Andriy Kulykov from a national public radio station Hromadske Radio; Romeo Kokriatski, editor of the online site New Voice Ukraine and host of the podcast Ukraine Without Hype; and Angelina Karyakina, news editor for public broadcaster Suspilne. They share the impact on their lives and their jobs with host Ben James. These experiences include the pros and cons of social media and discussions in the newsroom over what to report on both sides. They also explain why - despite the risks - remaining in the country is so important to get direct accounts of the war and how regional knowledge adds to the accuracy of their work. (Photo: Journalists work near damaged buildings hit in a military strike, amid Russia"s invasion of Ukraine, in Shevchenkivskyi district in Kyiv, Ukraine March 23, 2022. Credit: Serhii Nuzhnenko/Reuters)